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Bosch unveils its first hub motor, semi-pro wins Voi Bike Challenge at Nocturne crit race, Florida sets close pass law + more

Bosch's first-ever hub-based motor, Voi crit, and e-bike-related updates from Oxfordshire and Florida feature in this week's round-up

Fri, Jun 19, 2026 12:20
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Toucan crossing red.jpg

“Shared provision does not work for pedestrians or cyclists”: Plans for 126-metre bike path could lead to conflict, campaigners warn – but council admits “this is as good as we can do”

Councillors say the scheme, which will install a new shared-use path and toucan crossings in Kidlington, “could be better” but has been limited due to funding and land constraints

Thu, May 28, 2026 13:17
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Mountain biker killed after hitting low-hanging branch at night on Oxfordshire trail

“This is a footpath completely unsuitable for cyclists”: Councillor criticised for ‘disrespectful’ post about mountain biker killed after hitting low-hanging branch at night

The cyclist was tragically killed in January when he collided with a tree stretching across an Oxfordshire trail

Fri, Feb 06, 2026 15:58
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Magdalen Bridge, Oxford

“We cannot build more roads”: Cycling campaigners call for “bold” congestion charge to tackle car-dependency in Oxford

“The city will grind to a halt under the weight of car traffic,” the group said, urging the council to make Oxford safer for vulnerable road users

Wed, Jun 11, 2025 16:24
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Barton Park junction on the A40, Oxfordshire

“It’s going to take a fatality for something to finally happen”: Cyclists call for “complete rethink” of “very dangerous junction”, after father and child hit by driver on bike lane in shocking collision

The footage was captured on a camera set up by a resident concerned by the frequent collisions at the junction, with the council now agreeing to review the “unacceptable”50mph speed limit

Thu, Feb 20, 2025 14:03
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Oxford sign defaced (Image credit: Tom Seaward/Twitter)

Anti-cycling bingo bonanza: Drivers call for cycling to be banned to make it safer in bizarre social media exchange

According to the comments under an Oxford Mail Facebook post, at least 160 people believe cycling should be outlawed, as well as the usual calls for mandatory insurance and a 'road tax'

Mon, Jan 27, 2025 18:06
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Signs campaigning against plans for new relief road in Watlington

“It beggars belief”: Council slammed for raiding active travel funds to build “unnecessary, damaging” new road in small town

Councillors and campaigners have reacted with dismay to the local authority’s plans to use the bulk of its active travel budget to build a relief road instead of “investing properly in walking and cycling”

Fri, Dec 06, 2024 13:37
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Cycle parking (Oxford station)

Police & Crime Commissioner defends under-fire force accused of “astonishing victim blaming” by cycling campaign group, after officers raised concerns that installing more bike parking is “not ideal” and could cause “bigger increase in crime”

Thames Valley Police and Crime Commissioner Matthew Barber insisted the stance "isn't victim blaming" and argued the concern was simply stating that "if the plans go ahead they should be designed with crime prevention in mind"

Tue, Oct 15, 2024 11:00
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Stolen bike and Banbury station where it was taken (Google Maps)

Couple cycling from UK to Africa make it to Oxfordshire… before bike is stolen at station

"We were both totally shocked, it didn't even occur to us that someone might take the bike because it is so big and heavy"

Thu, Jul 25, 2024 10:18
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Sheep Street, Bicester, Oxfordshire (Google Maps)

Air quality improved both inside and on boundary roads of low traffic neighbourhoods, but Labour MP claims more LTNs will worsen congestion

A report has shown that low traffic neighbourhoods had an impact in reducing NO2 pollution by 14%, however incumbent Labour MP expressed her concerns about “LTNs’ ability to displace traffic onto arterial roads”

Sun, Jun 23, 2024 10:30
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